Dog Poop Septic Tank

MeredithMan · 07-05-2022, 12:35 PM

Has anyone ever used one of those dog poop septic tanks? It seems that you can either buy one on-line, or go the DIY route, using an old trash can or 5 gal bucket. We have a fairly small yard at the lake and with 3 large goldens....well, you get the picture....

In trying to find a better solution, I recently learned of these dog poop septic systems, and was wondering if they really work.

Thanks!

codeman671 · 07-05-2022, 02:01 PM

With 4 large dogs we can fill a 5 gallon bucket easily in a week. It would need to be a big one for my crew. We used to use a 5 gallon bucket with trash bags, when full I tie them up and toss in my dumpster at work. Now we use a scooper service once a week. Once we move up here permanently in September we will need a new plan.

Descant · 07-10-2022, 10:42 PM

How do kennels, shelters, etc deal with this? Dumpster and landfill?

ITD · 07-12-2022, 03:56 PM

This just doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Probably regulated, you don't say if you have a well either .

LIforrelaxin · 07-12-2022, 04:32 PM

I just looked quickly at these Dog poop Septic Tanks, I think that installation is key to get it to work correctly... How well they work who knows.... Personally I walk the dogs three times a day into the woods, while at the lake....

Personally, if I where going to try this, I would go the root of the 5 gallon buck DYI.... and see how it works.... if it works well, then maybe spend the bucks on the real deal....

I did see another device on Chewy.com, that will allow you to put the poop into your septic tank, and then flush with a little water... that may also work ....

https://www.chewy.com/doggie-doo-dra...oval/dp/191459

Overall Dog Poop is a stinky subject, but you have to deal with it...

Loub52 · 07-12-2022, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

Has anyone ever used one of those dog poop septic tanks? It seems that you can either buy one on-line, or go the DIY route, using an old trash can or 5 gal bucket. We have a fairly small yard at the lake and with 3 large goldens....well, you get the picture....

In trying to find a better solution, I recently learned of these dog poop septic systems, and was wondering if they really work.

Thanks!

Sounds like an awful idea. What could go wrong? Suggest staying with the DIY route. In the summer, head to the transfer station more often.

WinnisquamZ · 07-12-2022, 07:18 PM

For the last 30 years I just bury it. Why would some put poop in a plastic bag then a second plastic bag. Hangs around for 600 years! Dig a small hole and roll it in. Gone in a week

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07-05-2022, 12:35 PM	#1
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 924 Thanks: 252 Thanked 798 Times in 321 Posts	Dog Poop Septic Tank Has anyone ever used one of those dog poop septic tanks? It seems that you can either buy one on-line, or go the DIY route, using an old trash can or 5 gal bucket. We have a fairly small yard at the lake and with 3 large goldens....well, you get the picture.... In trying to find a better solution, I recently learned of these dog poop septic systems, and was wondering if they really work. Thanks!

07-12-2022, 04:32 PM	#5
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,855 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 891 Times in 523 Posts	I just looked quickly at these Dog poop Septic Tanks, I think that installation is key to get it to work correctly... How well they work who knows.... Personally I walk the dogs three times a day into the woods, while at the lake.... Personally, if I where going to try this, I would go the root of the 5 gallon buck DYI.... and see how it works.... if it works well, then maybe spend the bucks on the real deal.... I did see another device on Chewy.com, that will allow you to put the poop into your septic tank, and then flush with a little water... that may also work .... https://www.chewy.com/doggie-doo-dra...oval/dp/191459 Overall Dog Poop is a stinky subject, but you have to deal with it... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

07-05-2022, 02:01 PM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,431 Thanks: 219 Thanked 794 Times in 474 Posts	With 4 large dogs we can fill a 5 gallon bucket easily in a week. It would need to be a big one for my crew. We used to use a 5 gallon bucket with trash bags, when full I tie them up and toss in my dumpster at work. Now we use a scooper service once a week. Once we move up here permanently in September we will need a new plan.

07-10-2022, 10:42 PM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,248 Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 1,598 Times in 1,034 Posts	How do kennels, shelters, etc deal with this? Dumpster and landfill?

07-12-2022, 03:56 PM	#4
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,913 Thanks: 474 Thanked 684 Times in 382 Posts	This just doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Probably regulated, you don't say if you have a well either .

07-12-2022, 07:18 PM	#7
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 1,993 Thanks: 204 Thanked 632 Times in 425 Posts	For the last 30 years I just bury it. Why would some put poop in a plastic bag then a second plastic bag. Hangs around for 600 years! Dig a small hole and roll it in. Gone in a week Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app